About Elections
The Somerville Elections Department oversees all local, state, and federal elections, registers voters, and keeps election-related public records, including campaign finance reports. The Department also conducts the Annual City Census. On this page, you can find information on registering to vote, find your polling place, learn how to run for office in Somerville, and more.
Contact Information
Contact Information
Nicholas Salerno
Board of Election Commissioners Chairman
Monday - Wednesday
8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Thursday
8:30 a.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Friday
8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Phone Number
x
4200
Fax Number
Address
93 Highland Ave.
Somerville, MA 02143
United States
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Polls are open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. on election days.
Register to Vote
Register to vote online or by mailing in your application. You must be a U.S. citizen, a Somerville resident, and at least 16 years old on or before the next local election and 18 before the next state and federal elections.
Early Voting
Vote early at City Hall:
- Saturdays and Sundays: 11 a.m.-5 p.m.
- Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays: 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
- Thursdays: 8:30 a.m.-7:30 p.m.
- Fridays: 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Where Do I Vote?
Enter your address to find your polling place, your ward and precinct, and your elected officials.
Vote By Mail
Learn about how vote by mail works and apply for a mail-in ballot.
Absentee Voter Application & Info
Learn if you are eligible for an absentee ballot and complete an online absentee voter application.
ADA Accommodations
Persons with disabilities may contact us to request materials in alternative formats or reasonable accommodations.
Sample Ballots
See what's on the ballot upcoming elections.
Your Government
Explore the Your Government page to see which Somerville officials are elected and learn more about the City’s government structure.
Secretary of the Commonwealth
The Secretary of the Commonwealth's website the state’s online voter registration system, information on statewide elections and ballot questions, and more.
- Notice of Advanced Removal of Early Voted Ballots from Envelopes and Advanced Depositing of Early Voted Ballots
In accordance with the provisions of Chapter 54 section 25B as amended by Section 10 of Chapter 92 of the Acts of 2022, the City of Somerville will be opening and depositing early voted ballots at City Hall, 93 Highland Ave at the following sessions:
- Sunday, October 27th - 11:30 a.m.
- Monday, October 28th - 9 a.m.
- Tuesday, October 29th - 9 a.m.
- Wednesday, October 30th - 9 a.m.
- Thursday, October 31st - 9 a.m.
- Friday, November 1st - 9 a.m.
- Saturday, November 2nd - 11 a.m. (This is a tentative session - if you plan on attending please call the office)
- Sunday, November 3rd - 11 a.m. (This is a tentative session if you plan on attending please call the office)
- Monday, November 4th - 9 a.m.
A full record of advance removal and advance depositing will be kept for each session. In accordance with the provisions of Chapter 54 section 25B as amended by Section 10 of Chapter 92 of the Acts of 2022, no results shall be determined or announced until after the time the polls close on November 4th At that time, the results from the advance processed ballots will be added to the election day results and posted in a public place.
- Notice of Post Election Tabulation
In accordance with Chapter 92 of the Acts of 2022, known as the VOTES Act, please be advised that the City of Somerville will perform a post-election tabulation session for November 5th Election ballots returned in person or by drop box after 4 p.m. on November 5th and all ballots received by mail on or before 5 p.m. on November 10, 2024, if also postmarked by November 5, 2024.
This session will take place at City Hall, 93 Highland Ave, beginning on Thursday, November 14, 2024 at 11 a.m. and will be open to the public.
Election Results
Results of prior state and local primary elections and general elections.
Election Calendar
View a listing of important dates and deadlines for voters and candidates.
How to Run for Local Office
Information on the requirements to run for City office and how to get on the ballot.
Nomination Papers
Book an appointment with the Elections Department staff to pull or drop off nomination papers.
List of Candidates with Nomination Papers
View a list of candidates who have pulled nomination papers.
Election Calendar
View a listing of important dates and deadlines for voters and candidates.
Campaign Finance Reports
Search for, and see, campaign finance reports filed by the candidates and elected officials.
Election Commissioners
The members of the Board of Election Commissioners oversee the voting process in Somerville.
Campaign Finance and Other Public Records
Campaign Finance Reports
Search for, and see, campaign finance reports filed by the candidates and elected officials.
Census Data
Information about Somerville's demographics as collected through the annual City Census.
Your Government
Explore the Your Government page to see which Somerville officials are elected and learn more about the City’s government structure.
Somerville residents who do not return the annual City Census form sent out each January could be removed from the list of registered voters. Completing the Census within 10 days of receipt also provides proof of residence to protect your voting rights, veteran's bonus, subsidized housing, and related benefits as well as providing information for the selection of jurors.
You can return your annual census form by mail, email, or fax, or in person:
Mail: Somerville Election Department, 93 Highland Ave., Somerville, MA 02143
Email: census@somervillema.gov
Fax: (617) 625-5643
In Person: City Hall (93 Highland Ave.)
Somerville Census Street Listing Form (Blank)
Download a blank census form to fill out the information about people living in your home and return to the City either by mail, fax or email.
Census Data
Information about Somerville's demographics as collected through the annual City Census.
U.S. Census Bureau
The federal government's website for the national Census conducted every ten years.
American Fact Finder
Search for information collected by the U.S. Census.
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